How To Fix BT212 - An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT212 - An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &) ?

  The SAP error message BT212, which states "An interval with an incorrect date was found (operation mode &)," typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling or batch processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date or time settings for a scheduled job or operation mode.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Configuration: The error often arises when the date or time specified for a job or operation mode is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  A date that is in the past or not properly formatted.
  A time that is outside the acceptable range.
  A mismatch between the job's scheduled time and the system's current time.
  
  
  
  System Time Settings: If the system time is incorrectly set or if there are discrepancies between the server time and the time zone settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If there are overlapping jobs or if a job is scheduled to run at a time that conflicts with another job, it may trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Review the scheduled jobs in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to identify any jobs that may have incorrect date or time settings.
  Ensure that the dates and times for the jobs are set correctly and are in the future.
  
  
  
  Verify Operation Mode:
  
  Check the operation mode settings in transaction code SM63 (Operation Modes) to ensure that the operation mode is correctly defined and that it allows for the scheduled jobs.
  
  
  
  System Time Configuration:
  
  Verify the system time settings on the server. Ensure that the time zone is correctly configured and that the system time is accurate.
  You can check the system time using transaction code SM51 (List of SAP Servers) or by using the operating system commands.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Parameters:
  
  If necessary, adjust the parameters of the job to ensure that they are valid and do not conflict with other jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM63: Operation Modes
  SM51: List of SAP Servers
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on job scheduling and operation modes for more detailed information.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BT212 error in your SAP system.